Senior Director IO SO Clinical - Trial Portfolio Management

Join Our Team

Are you passionate about leading clinical trial management? Do you possess the expertise necessary to drive strategic portfolio alignment and ensure regulatory compliance? We invite you to explore an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the Cardiovascular and Emerging Therapy Areas as well as Rare Disease within our international operations.

The Role

As a critical member of our team, you will take on the overall responsibility for clinical trial portfolio execution excellence and delivery across International Operations Clinical Development Centres. In this role, you will develop trial strategies and key interfaces with senior leaders to align our clinical goals effectively. You will report directly to the Vice President of Clinical Operations and will oversee the clinical trial portfolio across 40 countries, operating within a matrix management structure.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct and collaborate on all aspects of clinical trials from planning to execution, ensuring adherence to timelines and budgets.
• Guarantee strategic portfolio alignment for effective trial allocations, bridging Global Trial Planning and International Operations strategies.
• Oversee trial progress and implement corrective actions as needed to meet trial deliverables, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and guidelines.
• Lead and mentor cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration and communication.
• Design and implement effective trial strategies to meet clinical development objectives, turning strategic insights into action.
• Implement and oversee therapeutic area strategic landscaping and planning to drive industry-leading clinical trial execution.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders while proactively managing risks associated with clinical trials.
• Communicate trial performance and outcomes to stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment with organizational goals.

About Our Department

Join a dynamic team dedicated to delivering excellence in clinical trial management within the Clinical Leadership team and Clinical Development Centres. We are committed to industry-leading clinical trial execution in alignment with strategic portfolios and regulatory compliance. Our collaborative atmosphere encourages communication and cross-functional teamwork, all while being based at our headquarters in Zurich.

Qualifications

Success in this role requires thriving in an agile and dynamic environment, with a readiness to challenge the status quo. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who demonstrate great initiative and engagement.

Ideal Candidates Will Have:

• Bachelor or Master of Science in Pharmacy, Biology, Medicine, Nursing, or equivalent.
• Effective communication skills for collaboration with stakeholders.
• Proven strategic leadership experience in managing large, cross-functional teams with extensive knowledge of regulatory requirements and clinical trial processes.
• Strong project management and communication skills to oversee planning, execution, and completion of clinical trials.
• Problem-solving abilities to identify and resolve issues during clinical trials.
• Proficiency in analyzing and interpreting clinical trial data with attention to detail.
• Trained and certified in ICH GCP, with a comprehensive understanding of Clinical Operations SOPs and Quality Management Systems.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in clinical operations, including trial management.

Working Environment

At our organization, we do not wait for change—we drive it. As a dynamic company in a rapidly evolving industry, we understand that our past successes do not define our future. We embrace experimentation and strive for excellence, seizing every opportunity for development across all areas from research and development to manufacturing and sales. Together, we are working to advance patient care.